European Parliament delegation to visit Malta 3-4 December on a fact-finding mission

MEPs to meet with civil society, Maltese government and authorities, and the Galizia family

Following developments in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, MEPs will visit Malta 3-4/12 to take stock of the situation on the ground.

In light of recent political and judicial developments in Malta and continuing its long-standing defence of the rule of law in the EU, the European Parliament has decided to send a delegation on a fact-finding mission to review the situation on the ground. The delegation, which is expected to arrive in Malta today (Monday) in the evening, comprises one MEP from each political group:

During these two days, in addition to meeting the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia and civil society representatives including NGOs and journalists, MEPs will meet with:

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Dr. Owen Bonnici, the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government

Dr George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta

Dr Peter Grech, Attorney General

Hon Anġlu Farrugia, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Lawrence Cutajar Police Commissioner

Representatives from the Malta Chamber of advocates

A press conference will take place prior to the MEPs’ departure on Wednesday (+/- 13.30) at the European Parliament’s office in Valletta. Additional information, including the full programme of the delegation, will become available in due course.

The Monitoring Group continues to review the situation on Malta. In its latest meeting on 28 November, the DRFMG discussed the latest developments in Malta and received an update from Europol regarding the support given by the EU Agency. It reiterates its resolution from March this year, in particular the need for full clarity and for justice to be done in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case.